The redesigned Silverado HD was one of the few Chevrolet models to see sales gains in the fourth quarter Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet experienced a tough fourth quarter for sales in 2019, posting numbers that lagged 6.1 percent behind the same period in 2018. In total, Chevrolet moved 499,404 units for the fourth quarter, compared with…
Nissan’s Taxi of Tomorrow If there’s one vehicle that’s iconically associated with metropolitan transportation, it’s the taxi. If you’ve ever been to New York City, you’ve seen the tidal wave of yellow taxi cabs surging and weaving through the streets. Many famous movie scenes have even involved taxis. Undeniably, the little yellow cab has become…
A Chrysler Pacifica at the Windsor Assembly Plant Photo: FCA The Association of Energy Engineers has recognized the Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant for having the 2021 Canada Region Energy Project of the Year. The plant won this award for significantly reducing the amount of energy it uses in its paint shop. Another Award Under Its…
Mary Barra Photo: John F. Martin for General Motors Time magazine named General Motors CEO Mary Barra to its list of The 100 Most Influential People Of 2021. This comes just a few months after General Motors landed on the 2021 Time100 Most Influential Companies list. An Upcoming EV: Take a look at the 2024…
From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound impact on the presidents themselves. As the most powerful person in the country, the President of the United States needs a powerful set of wheels…
Vehicle accidents can be truly terrifying. Not only can they threaten the overall integrity of your car, but they can threaten your life as well. Just the smallest accident could result in a lifelong injury that puts you out of work for the rest of your life. This is not to mention the damage that…
Photo: Ford Though it’s sadly no longer up for grabs in the United States, the new Ford Focus is going as strong as ever in Europe. Now the Focus is the latest vehicle in Ford Motor Company’s European lineup to offer an electrified powertrain with the addition of the EcoBoost Hybrid option to the lineup….
The BMW Art Car project was first introduced by the German automaker 40 years ago. One of the latest editions in this storied fleet was recently revealed at Art Basel In Miami Beach 2016 by artist John Baldessari, and we have to admit it’s pretty stunning. Are You Ready? Get prepared for winter with these tips…
Toyota is making a big bet on the car’s future, and potentially risking its status as the top dog among passenger cars… To earn the title of 2021 Family Green Car of the Year, the Sienna was appraised by a jury of energy and environmental leaders, including presidents and CEOs from companies like Ocean Futures…
The Chrysler Pacifica has come a long way towards growing past its… There are so many available awards that it becomes almost impossible for brands or individual models to fail to get one eventually… Don’t look now, but Chrysler is loading up to go all-electric by… The Chrysler Pacifica continues to impress and rack up…
Photo: The News Wheel If an electrical component suddenly isn’t working — such as the turn signals, air conditioning fan, or heated seat — check your car’s fuse box before driving to the car parts store or repair garage. Many of your car’s electrical functions run through a fuse box, much like the one in…
Photo: Chris Peeters As winter approaches, it’s not too early to start thinking about seasonal maintenance tips for keeping your vehicle clean from road salt and slush… and that includes the backup camera on the rear of your car. Here are some simple ways to keep the lens clean and how to troubleshoot some common…
Just a few short weeks after Buick wowed the fans with the reveal the 2021 Envision’s new design, it hit another home run with pictures of the interior.… Compared to vehicles from previous generations, your car’s engine is likely to… When you decide you’re ready for a new car, sometimes it can… In a world…
Among electrified vehicles, plug-in hybrids have a bit of a problem. Although they combine the benefits of both electric and conventional hybrid vehicles, they don’t have the benefit of simplicity—electric cars just run on electricity and normal hybrids just work like a regular car, while plug-in hybrids operate as an electric for a shorter distance…
Photo: Volvo Breaking news: the global auto industry has been disrupted in an unprecedented way by the COVID-19 pandemic. Production lines are moving slower than ever, factory workers are adopting new practices to keep each other safe, and dealerships are adapting to serve customers. However, in the midst of a nearly-universal drop in sales for…
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